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Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU)

Universitetskaya ploshchad , Borobevy Gory, Moscow, Russia
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Ranked #18 of 634 attractions in Moscow
Type: Architectural Buildings, Educational Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students ( graduate and postgraduate). It is considered one... more » Owner description: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students ( graduate and postgraduate). It is considered one of the oldest universities in Moscow and is part of ""Stalin's Seven Sisters,"" a group of Moscow skyscrapers built in the Stalinist style of architecture. « less
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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

These towers are stunning and one of the Severn sister towers is the University. The building is quite a place to learn i can imagine real quality feel to the place and the history within.

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Although it was a long walk from the metro station to the campus, it was worth it. The walk was comfortable and pleasant on a good day. An opportunity to appreciate the nature. The campus is huge and stretches tall and thin. Very nice path in front of the campus where you can take some really nice pictures. Worth a... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

One of Stalin's 'Seven Sister' buildings, MGU is a very impressive piece of Soviet architecture set on the top of Sparrow Hills. Get the metro to Vorob'jovy Gory, walk up through the nature reserve to the top of the hill and you'll have Moscow sprawled out behind you and the university in front. A great afternoon's walking.

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Moscow, Russia
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35 attraction reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

A group of us walked to MGU from our house. The archetecture is marvelous, but there isn't much to do in that area. We did end up getting MGU sweatshirts, but they cost double if they are in Russian instead of English. Odd!

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Moscow
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30 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

Not only the first and the best but also the biggest one. For people who studied there (as for me) the main place in Moscow. Excellent location, beautiful main building and green park around makes Moscow state University territory one of the favorite places for all.

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New Delhi, India
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

we walked along the roads adjacent to the university building... it looks grand like a heritage site and is beautifully lit up at night... we could see it from our ferry ride as well... the univ area is green and peaceful and we met quite a few students on the way and could confirm from them we were on the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

Lomonosov Moscow State University : This beautiful and prestigious University in Moscow, MGU, is very large and it has an excellent reputation.

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Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

I have not been into the building, but just to go there and look at it is amazing. Great architectural piece to take pictures of in the evening. Besides that ni front of the University is a point from where you have a view all over Moscow, beautiful, but prepare if you go there in Winter, it gets quite windy... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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33 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

I think the building is perfectly made and the place which was choosed for it suits wonderfully. It looks strong and powerful like foundation of Russian education. It is impossible to enter inside but it is enought to see it nearby

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

This location and the sheer size of the building on top of the hills above Moscow is so impressive, that one wants to apply to go to this institution just to say you'd gone there. What a great place to attend college!

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